The Baronics "Get Bach" 1998

Some of the best classical works revisited expertly by The Baronics - pure surf style. Exquisite arrangements, superb performance... "A splendid time is guaranteed for all!" to quote Sgt. Pepper. The perfect introduction to classical music or the perfect gift for the classical aficionados who thinks he/she already has the world best collection of classical music...VIVALDI, PACHELBEL GO POP... "In which Vivaldi meets The Ventures as Quebec based quartet The Baronics give some popular classics the surfing sound of clean, bright Fender guitars. Doubtless pursits of both stripes will disapprove of this disc, however for those prepared to loosen their muscal stays a little there is a lot of good clean fun to be had (not to mention the potential for confounding people's expectations at parties - put this on and watch the cratched heads and baffled expressions). What particularly impressed me about his record is the fidelity with which the originals are approached: both the notes and the spirit are captured. Pachelbel's famous Canon comes off particularly well, but then so does The Four Seasons. In fact so enjoyable did I find this fresh take on the work which is in danger of becoming hackneyed... Nigel Kennedy, eat your heart out! This is not the first time that the classics have been treated to a rock 'n' roll backbeat and I dare say it won't be the last. Few, though, tend to be done with anything like the skill and affection evident here." - Deryk Barker, The Times

trax:
01 - Vivaldi-Spring R. 269, Concerto In E Major 02 - Vivaldi-Summer R. 315, Concerto In G Minor 03 - Vivaldi-Fall R. 293, Concerto In F Major 04 - Vivaldi-Winter R. 297, Concerto In F Minor 05 - Mozart-Rondo Alla Turca 06 - Bach-Invention 1 & 13 07 - Pachelbel-Kanon 08 - Beethoven-Moonlight Sonata 09 - Serenade No[1]. 13 10 - Bach-Bourree
...served by Russ...